Why Seattle in 2005?
The Pacific Northwest has a strong identity and flavor. We
have grown much since the last Worldcon in Seattle, in 1961, and we would like
to enter into the arena as a viable alternative to the standard West Coast
Convention areas. Our bid is not just about Seattle either, over the last few
years ties have formed between Portland, Vancouver BC, eastern Washington and
the rest of the Pacific Northwest that will provide a strong foundation of
volunteers for this convention and potentially a future Worldcon. We are yet
realistic enough to understand that we still have much to learn and welcome
those who wish to work with us no matter their location.
Seattle itself is a beautiful city with many unique and
exciting visitor destinations. There are a number of excellent world-class
attractions including The Space Needle, The Music Experience,
The Museum of Flight, and Pike Place Market, there's no shortage of
interesting sightseeing opportunities. The natural wonders in the Pacific
Northwest abound from our coastline to our mountains there is much to see when
vacationing in our area. There are fun things to do as well such as the
underground city tour or a day trip out to see one of our many Native American
Cultural attractions.
Fandom is alive and well in the Pacific Northwest. We have
many clubs that are growing daily, our costumers are strongly passionate about
their efforts, our local artists and writers provide our staff with much needed
information so that we can provide what they and the fans most want from our
conventions. Seattle is home to nearly a convention monthly within driving
distance, ranging in size from several hundred to greater than 3000.
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest in the late summer is
enchanting. Warm enough to not require more than a light sweater as you sail
around one of our many lakes, bays or down a river yet not to hot for the daily
tourist travels. Sunshine is abundant with the occasional rain, not too humid,
not cold but never too hot. It is the perfect climate for a late summer
convention.
We encourage you to vote for the NASFiC in 2005 to be held
in Seattle and hope that you will join us for what is sure to be a very pleasant
experience.
Bobbie DuFault
Chairman Seattle Nasific in 2005
Race to the
Pacific Northwest
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